minding one's language

A form of mind one's language — To be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear words.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of mind one's language
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minding one's language. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/minding%20one's%20language

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“minding one's language.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/minding%20one's%20language. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “minding one's language,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/minding%20one's%20language.

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